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Post by Tubbs on Nov 17, 2010 17:21:28 GMT
The changes have only been implemented less than a day so we are going to run with it for now and see how it goes, if we feel its not working then we will reconsider the decision.
At the end of the day we make decisions that we feel is of benefit to the forum and its members and don't make those decisions on a whim.
We will look and see if its possible to opt in or out individually but as of yet we don't know if it can be done.
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Post by ironbaden on Nov 17, 2010 18:54:12 GMT
I like the new format but I also agree it should be something we should be able to choose and I see what you mean about the tutorials Kinda like watching the end of the movie first lol. The other Board I was a memeber of had this as a choice in the modify profile portion it was a check box called view posts and you put a check in ascending or decending order and if I'm not mistaken it was a pro board just like this one. A poll would be fair enuff but having the choice in your profile would be the way to go IMHO. Is there anyway to exclude the tutorials from the change? This is why I believe that man did not land on the Moon LOL. Tha t and the fact that we can't plug a microwave and a toaster in the same outlet without blowing things up lol
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Post by JohnG on Nov 17, 2010 21:31:25 GMT
These last two messages are actually an example for me of what I really don't like. Seeing them in the wrong order. My vote is to go back to the old format if it's one or the other. But better to have an option to have the display order in personal profile, so those who like the new format can have it. I can see that it has attractions for some. 2d. JohnG.
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Post by weegeo on Nov 17, 2010 22:05:10 GMT
Hmmmmmmm decisions decisions I have to throw my 2d behind John on this one with apologies to the staff,i understand John`s point on his tutorials completely in that the `last [or new post] is first when it should be last [if you get my drift] I also think when reading a new post you tend to lose the feeling of the topic if you have to scroll back to the start to get the `gist`of what the author is saying imho i go with the thought `if it ain`t broke then why fix it` Anyway just my thoughts on it
weegeo-------------- in the corner scrolling up instead of down lol
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Post by Tubbs on Nov 18, 2010 13:40:40 GMT
But better to have an option to have the display order in personal profile, so those who like the new format can have it. I can see that it has attractions for some. 2d. JohnG. Im trying to find out if this is possible from pro-boards...if it is we will implement it immediately..
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Post by themd21 on Nov 18, 2010 13:48:26 GMT
Excuse me folks, but it seems you have changed the format for each individual page and not the topic!! Page 2 should then be read 1st and Ironbaden's original post should be the last one. Whew. yimmJ ;D
PS I should be on Page 1 What a mess, in a topic surely the first post should be the original post.
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Post by Tubbs on Nov 18, 2010 14:12:17 GMT
What a mess, in a topic surely the first post should be the original post. Not necessarily....otherwise the option wouldn't be there to have it this way...you can't make a decision on seeing it for the first time, we'll let it stand and at some future date if we feel its not working we will then discuss whats the best way forward. We are trying to find out if its possible for each individual member to set it at the way they prefer however.
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Post by themd21 on Nov 18, 2010 14:32:59 GMT
Hi Tubbs
You're missing my point because the change should mean the original post by Ironbaden should be at the bottom of page 2. The posts are mixed up.
Jimmy
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Post by Tubbs on Nov 18, 2010 20:51:24 GMT
Hi Tubbs You're missing my point because the change should mean the original post by Ironbaden should be at the bottom of page 2. The posts are mixed up. Jimmy Point taken Jimmy...we'll look into why that is too.
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Post by Tubbs on Nov 19, 2010 13:38:08 GMT
We have reverted back to the original way of viewing posts for now. We are, however, looking into whether we can let each member choose themselves which way they view posts, either ascending or descending. Now, who said we don't listen???
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Post by JohnG on Nov 19, 2010 15:04:38 GMT
Thanks Gerry,
I really am for choice with this, and can quite see why some people would prefer it the other (new, now pevious, Eh?) way. I'm getting myself even more confused now! If it can be put in a profile choice I'm all for that.
For those having trouble with the old (now current way) just click the "end" key on the keyboard to be taken to the last post. Then "page up" to work back through the previous posts. And sorry if I'm teaching my granny to suck eggs!
Phew! That's better! ;D All the best, JohnG.
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Post by JohnG on Nov 25, 2010 10:34:54 GMT
Not working properly for me. JohnG.
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Post by cptkay0s on Nov 26, 2010 10:16:43 GMT
Working for me - changed my profile preferences to the 'older' style, (ie new posts at bottom), and it's all good
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Post by JohnG on Nov 26, 2010 13:35:26 GMT
It's working for me now, but the option to change the order of posts has disappeared from my profile page. So sorry I "threw a wobbly" yesterday Gerry (not publicly), things really got on top of me. My profuse apologies! Put it down to stress if you would. All the best, JohnG.
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